Iced Caramel Macchiato {Starbucks Copycat} – Save money and make this delicious iced caramel macchiato at home with just 4 simple ingredients in just 5 minutes!
Iced Caramel Macchiato {Starbucks Copycat}
Who here LOVES getting caramel macchiatos at coffee shops?! Those were my go-to drink to get at our campus coffee shop back during my freshman year of college, I most of my dining dollars on them because they were so delicious!
With summer being in full swing, the last thing I want to being doing is drinking a hot drink so I wanted to turn this classic into a delicious iced drink that is perfect to enjoy right now and I came up with this! It is so refreshing and tastes amazing!
For a fun spin, try making this recipe with bourbon salted caramel sauce!
Common Questions About Making Iced Caramel Macchiatos
What is the difference between a caramel macchiato and a caramel latte?
The difference between a caramel macchiato and a caramel latte is that a caramel macchiato is made by putting vanilla syrup, milk, foam, espresso, and then caramel syrup in a cup in that order. In a caramel latte, the order is caramel syrup, espresso, and milk (plus sometimes whipped cream).
How can I steam milk at home?
One of the best parts of a latte at a coffee shop is the steamed milk in the latte. The easiest way I have found to get a similar effect at home is once you have heated your milk with the caramel, use an immersion blender to foam it up a bit before pouring into a mug.
Other tips and tricks on this iced caramel macchiato recipe
- If you have an espresso machine, then you can sub in 2 shots chilled espresso for the coffee in the recipe.
- Love cold brew? You can use it in this recipe for a different spin! HERE is a recipe for cold brew so that you can make it right at home!
- Instead of ice, freeze extra coffee in an ice tray and use it in the iced latte to avoid it getting watered down!
- It is up to you whether you would like to use milk or half-and-half in the recipe. Personally, I am a half-and-half person.
- Homemade vanilla simple syrup is an amazing alternative for store-bought vanilla syrup but that is totally optional! Check out my recipe for it HERE along with my homemade caramel sauce recipe HERE.
Can’t get enough of this iced caramel macchiato recipe? Try these other recipes!
- Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
- Iced Vanilla Latte
- Iced Green Tea Latte
- Iced Mocha Latte
- Chai Frappuccino
- Caramel Frappuccino
Please not that this recipe is inspired by the drink from Starbucks and thus may not be a perfect copy. It has been lovingly created at home by a Starbucks fan for others who love the drink and want to make a one at home using simple ingredients.
Iced Caramel Macchiato {Starbucks Copycat}
Iced Caramel Macchiato {Starbucks Copycat} - Save money and make this delicious iced caramel macchiato at home with just 4 simple ingredients in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups strongly brewed coffee (cold)
- 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 & 1/2
- 2 tablespoons caramel syrup
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Fill two glasses with ice. Divide cold coffee, milk, caramel syrup, and vanilla syrup between the two glasses and top with whipped cream (optional).
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